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BG08 VRF

2008 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,851 mi
Last recorded88,851 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C353,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,851 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,748 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box bracket damage(broken)/system is supported

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,070 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres Only just on 2mm and developed cracks

Pass 13 May 2013 31,678 miles

all 4 tyres perished both front tyres 0.4mm legal tread left 175 65 14 t

Pass 2 May 2012 18,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,127 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BG08 VRF is a 2008 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 VRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG08 VRF registered?

BG08 VRF is a 2008 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is BG08 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VRF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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